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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.13, 22,624.92 and 9,322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.13, 22,624.92 and 9,322.83 is: 12,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.13 : 22,624.92 = 9,322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.13/22,624.92 = 9,322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.13x = 22,624.92 × 9,322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.13x = 210,928,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,928,282.92/16,394.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.09

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